Kerfalla Exumé facts for kids
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Exumé with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
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| Born: | February 24, 1994 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| College | Montréal |
| CFL draft | 2019 / Round: 8 / Pick: 70 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
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| 2019–2020 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2021–2023 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
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Kerfalla Emmanuel Exumé (born February 24, 1994) is a Canadian professional football player. He plays as a defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Playing Football in College
Before joining the professional league, Kerfalla Exumé played U Sports football for the Montréal Carabins. This is the college football league in Canada.
Professional Football Career
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Kerfalla Exumé has played for several teams in the CFL. He is known for his strong play on special teams.
First Time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers picked Exumé in the 2019 CFL Draft. He was the 70th player chosen overall. In his very first professional game, he made five tackles on special teams. Special teams are the units that play during kickoffs and punts.
He played in all 18 regular season games that year. He finished second in the league with 25 special teams tackles. Exumé also played in all three playoff games. He helped the Blue Bombers win the 107th Grey Cup championship. The 2020 CFL season was cancelled, so he did not play that year.
Playing for the Montreal Alouettes
In 2021, Exumé signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He played in all 14 regular season games that year. He made 15 special teams tackles and three defensive tackles. In 2022, he played in all 18 regular season games. He continued to be an important part of the special teams.
He re-signed with the Alouettes in 2023. However, he was released from the team in June 2023.
Second Time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Soon after leaving the Alouettes, Exumé rejoined the Blue Bombers in July 2023. He played in 14 regular season games. He made 17 special teams tackles and two defensive tackles.
He played in his second Grey Cup game that year. However, the Blue Bombers lost to his former team, the Montreal Alouettes, in the 110th Grey Cup. His contract ended in February 2024.
Joining the Toronto Argonauts
On February 13, 2024, Kerfalla Exumé signed with the Toronto Argonauts. In the 2024 season, he played in 12 regular season games. He missed six games due to an injury. He made eight special teams tackles for the Argonauts.
He also played in all three playoff games. This included the 111th Grey Cup championship. The Argonauts won the game 41–24 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This was Exumé's second Grey Cup championship.
Personal Life
Kerfalla Exumé was born to Emmanuella and Sonny Exumé. He has three older brothers and sisters: Bouba, Moussa, and Sadiya.
